© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Æ27 - Tiberius
| Bronze | 12.71 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Emerita (Lusitania) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 14-37 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.71 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#336641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PERM AVG PROVIDENT
Unabridged legend: Permissu Augusti Providentia
Translation: By permission of the Augustan foresight
Comment
The reverse refers to the cult of Augusti Providentia said to have a dedicated altar in Emerita.Several reverse lettering variations are known.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tiberius, who was the second Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of the Roman goddess Libertas on the other. This coin was minted during Tiberius' reign, which lasted from 14 AD to 37 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman province of Lusitania, which is now modern-day Portugal.
